Teaching Assistant
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Are you passionate about working with children or considering a career change into teaching with rewarding values?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity within a very welcoming and friendly school in Weymouth!
Our school in Weymouth is very committed to making a difference and supporting children from all backgrounds. They are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic teaching assistant to help with daily teaching and support for their children.
The school can offer:
- A feeling of safety, confidence and enjoyment in the school
- An experienced staff team who will support you in your role
- Additional training throughout the school year
- Extensive facilities on site to give a variety of learning experiences and routines
The successful candidate will be:
- Enthusiastic and eager to support wherever needed
- Able to give pupils confidence to believe their own potential and achieve their goals
- Flexible and adaptable
- Able to work well in stressful situations
Having experience as a Teaching Assistant is desired but not essential. Candidates who have any previous experience working with children in any capacity, either in their personal life or through previous volunteering, coaching or tutoring will also be considered. In addition to this, anyone with experience working with Special Educational Needs who are interested in working with children are also wlecome to apply.
Our school in Weymouth are looking for the right person to start in September working between the hours of 8:30-15:30 Mon-Fri and have potential for a permanent placement. The school are flexible to accept a part-time applicant also, but full time is preferable.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later
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